Politics in America
Politics in America
John Hancock... Samuel Adams...
Item #555220
June 16, 1770
LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, June 16, 1770
* John Hancock
* Samuel Adams
* Pre revolutionary war original from the enemy
Inside under "America" is a report stating the John Hancock, Samuel Adams & two others were elected by the "Freeholders" to represent them in the "General Court or Assembly".
Under "Ireland" is word that: "...Cap... See More
Handsome colonial Pennsylvania newspaper... Taxation & non-importation...
Item #584942
January 10, 1771
PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, January 10, 1771
* Rare Colonial America title
* Great masthead engraving
One of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 18th century (see photos). The front page has a declaration noting that deserters from his Majesty's ships will be given pardon if they return to their posts (see photos). Pag... See More
A displayable 1771 Colonial newspaper...
Item #587942
May 9, 1771
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 9, 1771 See the photo for the terrific & large engraving in the masthead, making this a very displayable colonial newspaper. Pages 1 and 2 are taken up with European reports, with a few brief references to America. Page 3 has and address to John Penn, Lieut. Governor of Pennsylvania, followed by a: "Proclamation... See More
General Assembly of Georgia...
Item #578785
May 16, 1771
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1771
Inside under America is a report from Charles-town stating: The reason alleged by Governor Wright in his proclamation dated Feb. 22, for dissolving the General Assembly of Georgia, is on account of the Common House of Assembly having assumed themselves some very extraordinary and unwarranted powers, and otherwise misbehaving.
About 8 1/2 by 11 inches,
... See More
Inside under America is a report from Charles-town stating: The reason alleged by Governor Wright in his proclamation dated Feb. 22, for dissolving the General Assembly of Georgia, is on account of the Common House of Assembly having assumed themselves some very extraordinary and unwarranted powers, and otherwise misbehaving.
About 8 1/2 by 11 inches,
Lead-up to the Revolutionary War...
Item #567722
June 1, 1771
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1771 Near the back is a full page headed "American Affairs" which includes: "Charles-Town, May 8. The General Assembly of the province of Georgia, met at Savannah on the 23d past. On the 24th the new elected Commons House of Assembly unanimously re-chose the Hon. Noble Wimberly Jones, Esq; for their Speaker; but he being disapproved ... See More
Great content on the protests of the colonists...
Item #598596
June 12, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 12, 1773 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Reflections on the Answer of the Assembly of Boston to Governor Hutchinson's Speech, concluded from our last." It includes: "...but now they propose the most wild imperium in imperio that was ever imagined, 'A congress of the Colonies to draw the line of distinction between the supre... See More
Andrew Oliver & Richard Penn...
Item #596046
July 21, 1773
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 21, 1773 This was the newspaper which Ben Franklin owned & grew to great prominence in colonial America, his imprint appearing on all issues up through 1765. The masthead has a nice engraving of the then-Pennsylvania coat-of-arms. The front page has a lengthy letter signed by: Andrew Oliver, Lt. Governor of Mass., (see for beginning). Page 2 h... See More
Dueling... King's Proclamation...
Item #567652
November 20, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 20, 1773 The entire front page is an article concerning dueling (see for beginning). An inside page has a few brief reports headed: "America".
The back page has "By the King, A Proclamation" for rescheduling a session of Parliament (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.... See More
Dueling... King's Proclamation...
Item #567628
November 20, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 20, 1773
* Early dueling
* Pre Rev. War
The entire front page is an article concerning dueling (see for beginning). An inside page has a few brief reports headed: "America". The back page has "By the King, A Proclamation" for rescheduling a session of Parliament (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice co... See More
The Hutchinson Letters affair... Requesting removal from office...
Item #568775
January 13, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 13, 1774
* The Hutchinson Letters Affair
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* American Colonies vs. British government
An inside page has a one paragraph report noting: "A petition...has been presented to the Privy Council from the General Assembly of the province of Massachusetts Bay requesting the removal of the Governor and Lieutenant Governo... See More
No trade with the Creek Indians...
Item #568864
June 14, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 14, 1774
* No trade with the Creek Indians
* Pre Revolutionary War
Page 6 has a brief item noting: "On the 22nd Sir James Wright, Governor of Georgia, issued a proclamation prohibiting all trade and intercourse with the Creek Indians..." with a bit more (see).
Other news of the day, mostly European, with many advertisements as well. Eigh... See More
Great content on reaction to the Boston Port Bill, and more...
Item #567816
August 4, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 4, 1774
* Boston Port Bill reaction
* Pre-Revolutionary War tensions
Half of a page is taken up with reports headed: "News From America" which includes in part: "Most of the stores on the Long Wharf are now shut up...Yet under these unhappy circumstances people in general have that fortitude which did honour to the an... See More
Great content on reaction to the Boston Port Bill, and more...
Item #568061
August 4, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 4, 1774
* Great content on reaction to the Boston Port Bill
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions brewing up
Half of a page is taken up with reports headed: "News From America" which includes in part: "Most of the stores on the Long Wharf are now shut up...Yet under these unhappy circumstances people in general have that f... See More
Reacting to the Boston Port Bill...
Item #568037
August 18, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 18, 1774
* Boston Port Bill reaction
* Pre Revolutionary War original
Inside has a letter from Alexander McKee, Agent for Indian Affairs at Fort Pitt, which begins: "You must...be acquainted with the critical situation of this country; the unhappy disturbances which have lately arose between the Virginians and the natives..." with more (see),... See More
Great wealth of terrific content, including mention of "independence"...
Item #567860
August 20, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 20, 1774
* Great wealth of terrific content, including mention of "independence"
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions from the enemy's perspective
The front page has news headed: "America" with reports from Savannah and Charleston, concerning Indian affairs (see photos).
Page 2 has a letter from Boston which includes: ".... See More
Great wealth of terrific content, including mention of "independence"...
Item #568036
August 20, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 20, 1774 The ftpg. has news headed: "America" with reports from Savannah and Charleston, concerning Indian affairs (see).
Page 2 has a letter from Boston which includes: "...our affairs have taken such a turn that we have not the smallest prospect of our ports being opened this year...with the shutting up of the ports it has effectuall... See More
Proposing the First continental Congress...
Item #567866
August 23, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 23, 1774 Page 3 has some: "...accounts of the proceedings at different places in America." which include in part: "...counties of...Maryland...voted several of the Boston Port Bill...Entering into a non-importation & non-exportation agreement to & from Great Britain...till the said Bill shall be repealed...opening a subscript... See More
"by Uniting we stand, by Dividing we fall"...
Item #567882
September 8, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 8, 1774 Page 2 has a letter from Boston which includes: "...The unkind, severe, & cruel steps Parliament have taken & still are taking to subdue America is the reason of your not receiving orders...the whole continent...will enter into a non-consumption agreement..." (see photos). This is followed by another letter from Boston which has ... See More
"by Uniting we stand, by Dividing we fall"...
Item #568677
September 8, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 8, 1774 Page 2 has a letter from Boston which includes: "...The unkind, severe, & cruel steps Parliament have taken & still are taking to subdue America is the reason of your not receiving orders...the whole continent...will enter into a non-consumption agreement..." (see). This is followed by another letter from Boston which has som... See More
New Jersey acts to protest the measures of England...
Item #567886
September 15, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 15, 1774
* New Jersey protests British tyranny
* Colonies to join together against UK
* Pre Revolutionary War original reading
Page 2 has some great content concerning a meeting in New Jersey debating the: "...dangerous & destructive nature of sundry acts of the British Parliament with respect to the fundamental liberties of the American... See More
South Carolina joins with the other colonies...
Item #567888
September 17, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 17, 1774
* South Carolina joins rest of colonies in tensions w/ British
* Pre Revolutionary War original from the enemy
* re. Boston Port Bill
Page 3 ha a letter from Boston relaying the plight resulting from the Boston Port Bill (see). Another page has a terrific letter attacking the "insolence" of the American peo... See More
General Gage killed?...
Item #567893
October 1, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 1, 1774
* General Thomas Gage killed ?
* Pre Revolutionary War original
Inside has a report noting: "...some commotions at Boston in New England, that a very great number of the army have deserted; and that some mischief has been done. It was also reported that General Gage was killed & that two regiments of his troops have revolted.... See More
Discussion to repeal the Intolerable Acts...
Item #573135
October 4, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 4, 1774
* Discussion to repeal the Intolerable Acts
* Pre Revolutionary War original
An inside page has some "Proceedings Yesterday at Guildhall" in London, which includes some discussion of the situation in America such as: "...that were we only to cast our eyes to America we should see to what a dreadful situation those brave people... See More
Discussion to repeal the Intolerable Acts...
Item #568896
October 4, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 4, 1774 An inside page has some "Proceedings Yesterday at Guildhall" in London, which includes some discussion of the situation in America such as: "...that were we only to cast our eyes to America we should see to what a dreadful situation those brave people were reduced through the iniquitous conduct of the late corrupt Houses of Parlia... See More
The governor forbids illegal meetings to consider the Acts of Parliament...
Item #567919
October 11, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 11, 1774
* Early Southern America - Indians
* The governor forbids illegal meetings to consider the Acts of Parliament
A brief report notes that: "...letter from Mobile, in West Florida, mentions that the town of Villa Real, near New Orleans, had in the night been set upon by a large party of Indians who murdered several of the Spaniards...&quo... See More
The governor forbids illegal meetings to consider the Acts of Parliament...
Item #568276
October 11, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 11, 1774 A brief report notes that: "...letter from Mobile, in West Florida, mentions that the town of Villa Real, near New Orleans, had in the night been set upon by a large party of Indians who murdered several of the Spaniards..." with a bit more (see).
The back page has a significant report, being a proclamation signed in type by th... See More
Predicting the Revolutionary War... Gage warns the Bostonians...
Item #598591
October 17, 1774
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Oct. 17, 1774 The front page has a report from Boston during this critical time which includes a very prophetic statement: "There are at present about 2400 well disciplined troops in and about Boston...Madness, distraction, and rebellion fill the people & I expect direful consequences..." with more. Also on the ftpg. is a report that the ... See More
Advertisement for a work on American independency...
Item #567934
October 22, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 22, 1774
* American Independency ad
* Pre Revolutionary War original
Page 3 contains a nice advertisement for the publishing of: "American Independence, the Interest and Glory of Great Britain; or, Arguments to prove, that not only in Taxation, but in Trade, Manufactures, and Government, the Colonies are entitled to an entire Independency...&qu... See More
Discussing American independence on the front page...
Item #567935
October 25, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 25, 1774 Most of the front page is a fascinating review of a new work recently published, titled: "American Independence, the Interest and Glory of Great Britain: or, Arguments to prove that not only in Taxation but in Trade, Manufactures, and Government, the Colonies are entitled to an entire Independency on the British Legislature". There is... See More
The Suffolk Resolves...
Item #567766
November 1, 1774
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1774 The first 3 pages of text contain reports from the "Debates in the House of Commons" relative to the situation in America. Another nice report is headed: "Causes of the Present Discontent & Commotion in America" which includes a list of 13 reasons (see photos), the first of which reads: "The stamp act, by which dut... See More
Item #545735
November 29, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 29, 1774 An inside page has over a full column of text headed "Extract of a Letter from New York" which has some great reading on events just prior to the outbreak of war in the colonies, with bits including: "...deliberations of the General Congress; but every thing they are about is endeavoured to be kept secret. To quiet our impatience &a... See More
America Trade...
Item #568663
December 10, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 10, 1774 Page two has a few bits of news from America, including: "The Congress have unanimously voted a non-importation agreement. The province of Virginia...have agreed not to plant any more tobacco...The duty upon tobacco is a very principal article of the revenue of Great Britain...".
Another page has an interesting item: "...ment... See More
General Gage, John Hancock, & Dr. Warren...
Item #577820
December 15, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 15, 1774
* General Thomas Gage & John Hancock
* Dr. Joseph Warren
* Pre-Revolutionary War tensions
The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with: "A Letter from a Virginian to the Members of the Congress to be held at Philadelphia on the First of September 1774" which would have been the First Continental Congress. This... See More
The colonies state their case regarding taxation...
Item #567997
December 29, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 29, 1774
* The colonies state their case regarding taxation
* Pre revolutionary war tensions
Almost the entire front page is taken up with a fascinating article titled: "An Argument in Defence of the Exclusive Right claimed by the Colonies to tax themselves. With a Review of the Laws of England relative to Representation and... See More
Item #545741
January 19, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 19, 1775 A pg. 3 report taken from letters form Boston includes: "The residence of the General Congress at Philadelphia has entirely debauched the minds of the people of that place..are now as violent as any of the other Colonies. I am informed...that every resolution of the Congress will be strictly adhered to. No place on the continent has shewn so ... See More
The violence in Boston...
Item #576022
March 1, 1775
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 1, 1775
* Boston violence increasing
Page 2 has some news from America which includes: "...the petitioners very sincerely lament the unhappy differences which have already arisen between Great Britain & her colonies, & cannot without great concern & abhorrence, reflect upon that felicitous spirit which hath broken out with su... See More
The coming trouble with the American colonies...
Item #576477
March 4, 1775
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 4, 1775
* Rare British title
* America tensions
Page 2 has a report from New York that: "...The General Assembly is broke up after protesting against the proceedings of the General Congress & after having ordered the petition to King & Parliament, praying their aid to relieve them from the oppression they labour under from so... See More
Trouble brewing before the outbreak of war...
Item #570214
April 13, 1775
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING ADVERTISER, London, April 13, 1775
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* Start of war is near
The ftpg. has a report headed: "Advices From America" and a brief item from Philadelphia: "...the Committee for this city and liberties ordered a fresh supply to be sent to the distressed inhabitants of Boston." concerning the siege there.... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... And so much more...
Item #573144
July 1, 1775
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1775 A very historic issue as it contains the first report on the battle of Bunker Hill, which is signed in type: Thomas Gage. This report takes nearly an entire page and begins: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on the 17th of June instant between his Majesty's troops and a large body of the rebel forces. An alarm was... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... And so much more...
Item #577293
July 1, 1775
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1775 A very historic issue as it contains the first report on the battle of Bunker Hill, which is signed in type: Thomas Gage. This report takes nearly an entire page and begins: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on the 17th of June instant between his Majesty's troops and a large body of the rebel forces. An alarm was... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... Ethan Allen takes Ticonderoga...
Item #579974
August 3, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1775 Page 2 has the printing of a great: "Proclamation" from Quebec signed in type by: Guy Carleton, reading in part: "Whereas a rebellion prevails in many of his Majesty's colonies in America...and whereas many of the said rebels have with an armed force made incursions of late into this province, attacking & carrying away from t... See More
American troops deserting?
Item #566628
August 29, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 29, 1775 Pg. 2 has a brief item noting: "...that several of the Provincials had deserted to General Gage, that many others had retired to their families & that a flux had attacked their camp which carried off numbers."
Most of page 5 is taken up with: "A Copy of General Bugoyne's Answer to General Lee, dated July 8, 1775..." whic... See More
Forming a battalion of minute-men...
Item #584105
August 30, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Aug. 30, 1775 Taking parts of the front page & page 2 is the continuation of "A Speech intended to have been delivered in the House of Commons in Support of the American Congress' Petition to the King" which begins: "Both Houses of Parliament have resolved that colonists may be tried in England for offences alleged to have been c... See More
Includes a diagram of the fort at Bunker's Hill...
Item #573074
September 1, 1775
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1775 A nice issue with much historic content from the beginning months of the Revolutionary War.
Included in the issue is an article: "An Intercepted letter from Benjamin Harrison to General Washington" which contains much on events of the war and takes nearly two pages. There is also a great & lengthy article titled: &... See More
Edmund Burke Speech...
Item #566713
September 7, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, September 7, 1775
* Edmund Burke Speech
* Revolutionary War original
The entire front page is a continuation of: "The Speech of Edmund Burke on Moving his Resolutions for Conciliation with the Colonies" which also takes all of page 2 and a bit of page 3 as well.
Page 3 has a very nice report from Williamsburg concerning an ordinance fo... See More
John Hancock... Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #571251
October 1, 1775
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1775 The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including: "...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire. I need not dwell upon the fatal effects of the succes
... See More
Early Revolutionary War... John Hancock weds...
Item #559329
October 16, 1775
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, October 16, 1775
* Rare title from Revolutionary War
* John Hancock marries
* Early in the war
On page 2 under "London" are early war reports "copied" from Towne's Pennsylvania Evening Post, including an extract of a letter from New York, beginning: "We were suddenly alarmed this morning about half past ... See More
Death of Peyton Randolph... The Revolutionary War...
Item #583004
October 25, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1775 Does this newspaper not have one of the most beautiful & decorative mastheads of the Revolutionary War? Plus it is in great condition as well.
Most of the front page is taken up with letters headed: "Further Account of Tom. Hutchinson's Assiduity in Rooting up our ONCE happy Constitution and of hi... See More
From early in the Revolutionary War...
Item #565874
October 28, 1775
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, October 28, 1775
* Early into the Revolutionary War
* Rare title from the enemy
This issue has several items relating to the Revolutionary War, portions including: "...an account that Halifax, in Nova Scotia, is taken by the Provincials...it was taken by sea; 1500 Provincial troops...they found there 7000 stand of arms...As the King's tro... See More
Early version of the Articles of Confederation...
Item #570588
December 1, 1775
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1775 Over three pages taken up with: "Protest entered in the Upper House Against the Bill for Prohibiting all Commercial intercourse with the Confederated Colonies" which is very good reading in defense of America. There is terrific & historic reading taking nearly 2 pages on what is an early version of the Articles of Co
... See More
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